The other plan to replace Piqué

Barcelona thinks about how to suture the problems it suffers in the center of defense. Piqué's long-term absence greatly affects the future of a line that has been abused by injuries. The club dreams of being able to incorporate Felipe, from Atlético, but it is certainly not an easy operation. The Brazilian central defender is not a starter, but Simeone has four and would not like to have to part with any at this point in the season. Just in case, Barcelona has other options. Has one of its own. Todibo, the 20-year-old French central defender, could return in January, as the Jornal Record de Portugal explained today in its edition.

The French defender left again on loan, after an unsuccessful loan period in terms of performance at Schalke, but in Lisbon things are even worse. He has not made his debut yet and the player would not see with bad eyes returning to Barcelona in the face of this situation of need for the team in his position. Nobody at Benfica would object, explains Record. Todibo came to Lisbon to grow and have minutes and nothing further.

Meanwhile, Koeman survives on what he has. Lenglet suffered a minor ankle problem. Araujo is still out and it is expected that Umtiti will pass the tests to finally return with the team. The situation in that area of ​​the field is of the utmost urgency in the squad. Todibo would be the least expensive and easiest solution, although its performance in terms of not playing is an absolute unknown. From Portugal it is stated that there have already been polls by Barcelona, ​​in case they finally decide to make the French return.